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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.07, 307.91 and 96.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.07, 307.91 and 96.94 is: 145.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.07 : 307.91 = 96.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.07/307.91 = 96.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.07x = 307.91 × 96.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.07x = 29,848.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,848.27/205.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.55

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